Bark - Parental Controls

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

35K ratings
554 reviews
#61 in top-grossing Productivity
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 25, 2019
  • July 3, 2026

Features

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About

This service helps families manage their children's digital lives by monitoring online content, managing screen time, and filtering websites. It alerts parents to potential issues like cyberbullying or adult content, offering peace of mind.

Content monitoring for texts, email, YouTube, and social media
Alerts for cyberbullying, adult content, and threats
Screen time limits and scheduling
Website filtering by category or specific sites
Monitors 30+ apps and social media platforms
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What users say

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What's New in Bark

6.4.1

July 3, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements.

Subscription plans

Bark Monthly

Unlimited children and devices

$14.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 61-3

Productivity

This app dropped -3 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on September 11, 2026.

Top Free

📉 163-3

Productivity

This app dropped -3 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on September 11, 2026.

User reviews

This app is terrible.

It let's your parents control your life, it alerts random things that aren't even bad, it gives you no privacy, and it makes children lose trust and fear their parents. This app kills children's mental health..

This is not good for kids.

Children often times do have their struggles though I believe apps like this intrude upon their own privacy as well as worsen their feelings because they feel a lack of freedom.

Awful App

While we enjoy the service overall the app and software are awful….as well as their support.

Bark can’t do what it claims it can

It’s a noble idea but their technology won’t work with iOS. They charge you a monthly fee then when Apple changes something Bark shrugs and says oh well maybe you should buy more stuff from us so it’ll work. Complete snake oil.

Will not connect or monitor iPhone

I have had this app for a year now and have not been able to use this app to monitor my child's iPhone messages, web usage and most apps. I do not recommend.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent disconnections and reconnections required

Bug

Inability to monitor certain popular apps like TikTok and Snapchat

Bug

Delayed alerts and notifications

Bug

Unexpected phone performance issues like slower speeds and battery drain

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Improve compatibility with iOS devices

Feature

Provide cloud-based backups instead of manual device backups

Feature

Add password protection to prevent app uninstallation

Feature

Improve sensitivity settings and notification management

Feature

FAQ

What does Bark parental controls do?

Bark provides tools to help parents manage their children's digital lives. It monitors online content across various platforms, manages screen time, and filters websites. The app aims to alert parents to potential issues without giving them full access to their child's device activity.

How does Bark monitor content?

Bark monitors your child’s texts, email, YouTube, and over 30 other apps and social media platforms. It looks for issues such as cyberbullying, adult content, sexual predators, profanity, suicidal ideation, and threats of violence. Parents receive alerts only when potentially problematic content is detected.

Is Bark free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use some features without cost, but advanced functionalities or premium services may require a purchase.

What devices is Bark compatible with?

Bark is designed to help families manage children's devices, including smartphones and potentially other internet-connected devices. The description mentions managing screen time through cell service and Wi-Fi, implying compatibility with devices that connect to these networks.

What are the main benefits of using Bark?

The primary benefits include increased peace of mind for parents, proactive identification of online risks like cyberbullying or inappropriate content, and the ability to foster healthy digital habits through screen time management and web filtering. It allows for important conversations about online safety and friendships.